“Packed with protein, fiber and nutrition, this hearty and delicious Beef and Lentil Stew recipe is sure to become a new favorite go-to recipe.
The prep work only takes about 5 minutes of chopping – thanks to Mesa de Vida’s globally inspired cooking sauces which do most of the work for you! You can make this recipe on the stove top or in the slow cooker if you want to get this going in the morning then come home to a cozy, nutritious and delicious dinner waiting for you.
This real-food recipe makes healthy eating easy and delicious.
Swap out the flavor of Mesa de Vida cooking sauce you choose each time you make it for a whole new flavor adventure!” – Kirsten Sandoval
US Wellness Meats Shopping List: Stew Beef, Beef Stock/Broth, Mesa de Vida Cooking Sauce
Recipe and Photos courtesy of Kirsten Sandoval | Mesa de Vida
Ingredients
- 1 to 1-1/2 lb beef stew meat, or boneless beef chuck roast cut into 1″ cubes
- 2 cups vegetables, chopped (we love to use carrots and bell peppers, but feel free to use whichever vegetables you have on hand such as onions, zucchini, eggplant, okra, celery, etc.)
- 1 bottle Mesa de Vida Globally Inspired Cooking Sauce – Caribbean, Creole, Latin, Mediterranean or Moroccan inspired flavors
- 1/2 cup lentils, rinsed and drained
- 2 cups broth
- Salt to taste
- Optional: fresh parsley or other herbs for garnish
Instructions
- Optional step: sear the beef in a small amount of hot oil/fat on each side until golden brown.
- Combine the ingredients to a Dutch oven, soup pot, or high-sided skillet with a lid. (Or, add to your slow cooker and set to cook on low for 6-8 hours.)
- Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, lower the heat to low and cook for 45 minutes to 1 hour, cooking until the beef is fall-apart tender.
- Taste to check for seasoning, add salt if necessary.
- Serve and enjoy!
Follow along with Kirsten in the following video recipe preparation: How to Make Beef & Lentil Stew
Meet Kirsten Helle Sandoval, the founder and C(hef)EO of Mesa De Vida – a line of globally inspired, healthy meal starter sauces and this month’s USWM Featured Chef. Kirsten’s passion for cooking stems from her decision to take control of her health, which has blossomed into a professional career as a private chef, nutritional consultant to professional athletes, and now a successful business owner. Kirsten is a mother, wife, and lover of merging healthy recipes with globally-inspired flavors, all while keeping an eye on the budget. Kirsten says that with healthy protein and a great sauce, you just cannot go wrong! Make sure to follow Kristen at IG | FB | TikTok
